You and your ex had to split everything in your divorce, from the ownership interest you have in your home to apparently home with your children. Eventually, you will settle into a new routine after you separate your lives successfully. You may eventually decide that...
Can your kids feel at home in both houses?
Getting accustomed to a child custody arrangement can be challenging for parents and children. Often, children need to pack some of their things as they go from one parent's house to the other. For many children, going back and forth can feel unstable. In many ways,...
How can we help our children prepare for parental separation?
If you are divorcing the other parent of your child, you know that a lot will change in your family. The most significant change is typically the amount of time parents and children will be together. As difficult as this can be for an adult, it can be even more so for...
Birdnesting: A custody arrangement worth considering?
Divorce can be highly disruptive for children. Parents who want to minimize this disruption have several options for doing so. One option that is becoming increasingly common is birdnesting. In this arrangement, children stay in one central home, or the "nest." Rather...
What happens if a Nebraska parent violates a custody order?
Custody orders are court orders with which parents must comply. However, too many mothers and fathers fail to appreciate the legality of these documents. In some cases, this is because of ill will toward the other parent; others do not think the penalties of a...
4 mistakes fathers should avoid during custody disputes
Every parent can face challenges during a child custody case. But fathers, in particular, can encounter obstacles that stand between them and the outcome they deserve. Outdated stigmas, stereotypes and presumptions can all work against fathers seeking custody of their...
Mistakes to avoid if you want to relocate with your children
Moving away with your children can be a complicated process if another parent shares custody or has visitation. There are legal requirements to navigate, and often, the other parent will not be happy with a child moving away. If you are planning to move away and take...
5 questions co-parents should ask about technology
Especially over the past few years, technology has become an increasingly important part of parenting. It allows your child to connect with friends, keep up with their studies and more. However, if divorcing parents differ significantly in their approaches to...
6 tips to make custody exchanges go smoothly
The challenges of sharing custody after a divorce or breakup do not end with a custody order. For instance, custody exchanges can be stressful and upsetting, particularly when parents do not get along with each other. However, there are ways to make exchanges go more...
How substance abuse can affect child custody and visitation
When a parent of minor children has a substance use disorder, that factor must be considered when determining custody and visitation arrangements during the divorce process. These decisions can be so difficult for so many reasons, and each family is unique in how...